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06/24/2026

🚀 When a company goes public, you're not always investing in the dream behind the headlines.

With several high-profile AI companies expected to launch IPOs in the coming months, now is a good time to understand how IPOs work, the risks involved, and why a diversified portfolio may already provide exposure to these companies over time.

The story may be exciting. The investment decision should still be strategic. Call TJ Stearns Inc at 847-749-2295 & let’s discuss 📲

06/24/2026

Tim had a great time tonight on WGN AM Your Money Matters. If you missed it, click on the link below and enjoy!

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to break down 529 plans. Tim shares how it grows tax-deferred, what they can be used for…

06/17/2026

A few birthdays can have a bigger impact on your retirement than you might expect. 🎂

At certain ages, new opportunities become available, from catch-up contributions to Medicare enrollment and Social Security benefits. Other milestones come with deadlines that are easy to overlook if no one's paying attention.

Knowing those dates ahead of time can help you avoid mistakes and take advantage of opportunities when they become available.

If one of these milestone birthdays is on your horizon, now is a great time to make sure you're prepared for the opportunities and decisions that come with it. Call TJ Stearns Inc at 847-749-2295 & we’d be happy to help you plan with confidence. ‼️

06/10/2026

"What if I outlive my money?"

It's a real fear. And honestly, it's a smart question to be asking.

Once you retire, you live a Saturday every day. You want to enjoy the years you worked so hard for. But it's hard to do that when you're not sure your income will last.

With some retirement plans, adding an annuity can mean a guaranteed paycheck for life.

June is National Annuity Awareness Month, and we think that question deserves a real conversation. Call TJ Stearns Inc at 847-749-2295 to see if adding an annuity is best for your retirement plan 📲📲

06/08/2026

Tim will be on WGN TV News tonight at 5:25 PM! Click on the link below to watch. Also don't forget to tune in tomorrow for Tuesday with with Tim at 6:35PM on WGN AM 720.

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06/04/2026

Tim will back on Home Sweet Home Chicago this Saturday on WGN AM 720 from 10AM to 1PM. Click on the link below. to listen on Saturday. Enjoy!

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06/03/2026

Thinking about helping your kids, grandkids, or loved ones financially?

Before you write a check, there are a few gifting rules worth knowing…..

From annual gift tax exclusions to special rules for tuition and medical expenses, understanding how financial gifting works can help you make a bigger impact while avoiding unintended tax consequences.

🚨Here are 5 key gifting facts everyone should know.

Questions about your gifting strategy? Give us a call. TJ Stearns Inc at 847-749-2295📲

05/27/2026

Even with markets hitting new highs, many investors are still feeling uneasy. That’s normal. Markets climb a wall of worry, and there’s always something competing for attention.

But short-term headlines shouldn’t derail long-term plans.

Your financial strategy isn’t built for perfect conditions. It’s built to weather uncertainty, volatility, elections, rate changes, and everything in between.

So don’t let a headline ruin your summer. Stay focused on the bigger picture and enjoy the season. 🌊

Call TJ Stearns Inc at 847-749-2295 to gain clarity and confidence with your investment plan ☀️📲

05/27/2026

If you missed Tim on WGN AM Tuesday with Tim you can listen below. Enjoy!

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss planning for retirement and Roth options. For more information, call 800-640-…

05/25/2026

Tim will be on WGN TV News tonight at 5:25 PM! Click on the link below to watch. Also don't forget to tune in tomorrow for Tuesday with with Tim at 6:35PM on WGN AM 720.

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